Resource Description

This is an English resource that engages students with their journey on a Red Funnel Ferry.
The resource task enables them to practise their skills of composition and encourages independent writing choices (as they will be the decision-makers in terms of the piece of writing that they wish to produce).

Contextual Summary

This is an English resource that engages students with their journey on a Red Funnel Ferry. The resource task enables them to practise their skills of composition and encourages independent writing choices (as they will be the decision-makers in terms of the piece of writing that they wish to produce).

Task Implementation

Prior to their visit, students could be presented with the range of tasks available for this resource.
This will allow them to generate ideas prior to their journey (and they can add to these planning notes whilst on the vessel). Upon return to school, students will be given time to reflect on their experience and independently plan their response to the writing prompts (although some children may need support with this, as it will depend upon the ability of the child).
Students will need to consider the audience and purpose of their writing, and draw upon their knowledge of the features of their chosen genre. Skills of planning, drafting, evaluating and editing their work will be encouraged throughout the writing process, allowing students the opportunity to think aloud to generate ideas and check that meaning is clear.

Key Skills Practised

Writing for a specific audience/purpose.

Learning from the structure, vocabulary and grammar of different genres.

Understanding and utilising the conventions of specific genres.

Choosing language for effect.

Planning, drafting, evaluating and editing.

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Students could be presented with the range of tasks available for this resource.

During the Visit

Capture thoughts/imaginative detail linked to the task.

Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate their composition skills. They will demonstrate their understanding of audience and purpose. They will use conventions of form and genre to effect for the reader.